At Woodbury, we are both a transition school and an early intervention centre dedicated to equipping children with the core foundational skills they need to succeed in both supported and mainstream educational settings.
These essential skills include:
- Functional communication
- Toleration
- Relinquishing – learning to let go of preferred items/activities
- Transitions – independently moving between tasks, environments, or activities
By focusing on these areas, we help children build the capacity for greater independence, making their transition to a less supported setting easier.
Our Approach: ABA-Based Teaching
At Woodbury and Ruben’s Place, we use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) techniques as the foundation of our teaching and intervention. ABA provides a functional learning environment where skills are taught fluidly across people, materials and learning spaces to promote generalisation—ensuring children can use their skills wherever they go.
Personalised Programs for Every Child
Whether attending our school or early intervention program, every child receives a personalised plan that reflects their:
- Unique needs
- Current learning style
- Progress and development
These Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) or intervention plans are carefully designed using research-based curriculums, such as:
- Essentials for Living (EFL): A curriculum focusing on communication, behaviour, and functional living skills.
- Behavioural Health Index (BHI): A tool to assess children’s strengths and support needs.
At Woodbury, alongside assessments, we integrate the national curriculum into our programs, ensuring a comprehensive, well-rounded approach to set each child up for success.
Behaviour Support: Addressing Barriers
A key focus at Woodbury is addressing behaviours of concern, which can be a barrier to learning and inclusion. Our approach involves:
- Understanding the underlying reasons for behaviours.
- Teaching replacement skills that are functional and equivalent.
Our clinical team works closely with:
- Teaching staff
- Parents and carers
- External professionals (e.g., Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners)
Together, we develop individualised behaviour intervention plans that meet each child’s unique needs and support their success.